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  Tributes have been paid to former Ripon cricketer Peter Squires, who has died aged 74.

• Ripon's festive tractor run raises £7,000 for charity

  A festive tractor run through Ripon has raised more than £7,000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research, following confirmation of the final total this week.

• Almost 300 Harrogate NHS patients faced two-month wait for cancer treatment last year

  Almost 300 patients at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust waited longer than the NHS standard of 62 days to begin cancer treatment last year, according to the latest available figures.

• Record number of Ripon pupils receive Oxbridge offers

  A record-breaking twelve students at the North's top-performing state school are celebrating Oxbridge offers.

• Where are the best places for afternoon tea in Harrogate?

  Afternoon tea remains a popular way to spend a relaxed afternoon in and around Harrogate, with venues ranging from country estates to town-centre hotels.

• Which venues have signed up for Harrogate Restaurant Week?

  Harrogate Restaurant Week is returning this month, in partnership with Harrogate BID.

• Harrogate powerlifter selected to represent Team England at Commonwealth Games

  A Harrogate powerlifter has been selected to represent Team England at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

• Pannal girls' teams enjoy special matchday experience at Manchester City

  Young players from Pannal Sports Junior FC enjoyed a matchday to remember after winning a competition that saw them step onto the pitch at a Manchester City Women fixture.

• PR skills in high demand as Harrogate small business event sells out

  Two Yorkshire PR experts say demand is outstripping supply for their events for small businesses.

• Inspirational Ripon woman nominated for Yorkshire Choice Award following fundraising feat

  A Ripon woman who overcame life-changing injuries to complete a demanding charity challenge has been nominated for a Yorkshire Choice Award, recognising her courage.

• Plug pulled on toilet fee usage plan

  Plans to introduce charges to use dozens of council-owned toilets appear have been temporarily blocked amid concerns that a fee of up to 50p would not wash with the public.

• Government refuses to intervene in bottled water factory expansion controversy

  The Government has refused to intervene in a bottled water company's controversial plans to extend its Harrogate factory into an area of community woodland.

• Mayor hails new Harrogate College campus on construction site visit

  Mayor for York and North Yorkshire David Skaith  has been given a first look at work to create Harrogate College’s £22m new campus. 

• FIRST LOOK: Networking opportunity for professional women in Harrogate

  A trio of local business women including Tina Hutchinson, Laura Penrose and Chrissi Robinson are revitalising 'Harrogate Ladies Who Latte', a local networking group for business women.

• Jones Myers solicitor on track to boost firm's mediation expertise

  Jones Myers family law solicitor Katie Jennings has successfully completed the key first stage of her training to become an accredited Family Law Mediator.

• Holistic wellness centre near Harrogate to host launch event

  A new holistic wellness centre near Harrogate will host a launch event this weekend.

• Successful 'Makers Market' returns to Harrogate this month

  Harrogate BID has confirmed the return of the Harrogate Makers Market this month, following a highly successful launch year.

• Nominations now open for Local Hero Awards 2026

  Nominations are now open for the Your Harrogate and Harrogate Town Football Club Local Hero Awards 2026.

• Burglar steals from safe at Knaresborough bookmakers

  Police are appealing for information about a burglary at a bookmakers in Knaresborough.

• Nearly 400 objections for Killinghall village expansion

  Nearly 400 objections have been lodged against proposed housing developments in Killinghall.